Sands, MI

Unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan

Sands is a small unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan. It is 4.9 miles NE of Harvey, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49871.

Sands at a glance

State
Michigan
County
Marquette County
ZIP code
49871
Nearest town
Harvey (4.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Detroit
Coordinates
46.4208, -87.4067

Weather in Sands now

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Sands weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sands.

This week in Sands

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sands

What is the weather usually like in Sands?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

3°23°43°63°83°25°10°Jan28°8°Feb36°18°Mar48°29°Apr63°41°May73°51°Jun78°56°Jul76°54°Aug67°46°Sep53°35°Oct39°26°Nov29°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.8"Jan1.4"Feb1.8"Mar2.5"Apr3.1"May3.2"Jun3.3"Jul2.9"Aug4.0"Sep4.1"Oct2.5"Nov2.1"Dec

Best time to visit Sands: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KI SAWYER WWTP, MI US (USC00204425), adjusted for the elevation of Sands.

Sands weather month by month

January
25° 10°F
1.8 in of rain
February
28° 8°F
1.4 in of rain
March
36° 18°F
1.8 in of rain
April
48° 29°F
2.5 in of rain
May
63° 41°F
3.1 in of rain
June
73° 51°F
3.2 in of rain
July
78° 56°F
3.3 in of rain
August
76° 54°F
2.9 in of rain
September
67° 46°F
4.0 in of rain
October
53° 35°F
4.1 in of rain
November
39° 26°F
2.5 in of rain
December
29° 16°F
2.1 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Sands through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:26 AM5:31 PM9 h 4 min
February7:50 AM6:16 PM10 h 25 min
March8:00 AM7:56 PM11 h 56 min
April7:00 AM8:38 PM13 h 38 min
May6:13 AM9:18 PM15 h 4 min
June5:54 AM9:45 PM15 h 51 min
July6:10 AM9:40 PM15 h 30 min
August6:47 AM9:01 PM14 h 13 min
September7:26 AM8:02 PM12 h 36 min
October8:05 AM7:04 PM10 h 58 min
November7:49 AM5:18 PM9 h 28 min
December8:24 AM5:05 PM8 h 40 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).

What is the weather like in Sands?

Sands has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).

It gets about 32.7 inches (830 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Sands is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Sands

The closest live webcam is Marquette › West: Northern Center, 9.4 miles N of Sands.

Marquette › West: Northern CenterMarquette · 9.4 mi NOn Windy
Big Bay › South-eastBig Bay · 22.8 mi NWOn Windy
Calumet City: Michigan - CalumetCalumet City · 75.6 mi NWOn Windy
Calumet › North-west: Trail 14Calumet · 75.7 mi NWOn Windy
Athelstane › West: Wisconsin, United StatesAthelstane · 78.5 mi SWOn Windy
Allouez Township: Houghton/Hancock - Portage Canal Lift Bridge 2Allouez Township · 81.0 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sands.

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Questions about Sands

Where is Sands, MI?

Sands is an unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan, 4.9 miles NE of Harvey.

What county is Sands in?

Sands is in Marquette County, Michigan.

What is the ZIP code of Sands, MI?

The ZIP code for Sands is 49871.

What is the nearest town to Sands?

Harvey, 4.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sands?

Yes. The closest is Marquette › West: Northern Center, 9.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sands?

July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Sands?

February, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in Sands?

About 32.7 inches (830 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Sands?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Sands?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sands have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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